Duane Chapman

Chapman was born in Denver, CO on Feb. 1, 1953 the oldest of four children. His father, Wesley was a Navy welder and his mother, Barbara, was a missionary/minister for the Assemblies of God. While Chapman attributed his rough exterior image and personality to his allegedly abusive father, he later referred to his Cherokee Indian mother as his "best friend" and credited her with putting him on the path to God. One of only a few white children in a predominantly Mexican school, Chapman was beaten up frequently, leading him to drop out and get involved with the proverbial bad crowd. By age 15, Chapman had joined "The Devil's Disciples," a motorcycle gang that committed many serious crimes. Iro... Continue Bio >>